Articles related to "United Empire Loyalists"



Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia
The American Revolution divided the US. Those faithful to Britain went to Canada - soldiers, freed slaves, indentured servants and families- as United Empire Loyalists
• black loyalists in nova scotia • black loyalists in canada • black pioneers regiment • 3500 black loyalists settle nova scotia • united empire loyalists 1783-1785

Butler’s Rangers Settle Canada
Ontario's bountiful Niagara Peninsula was cleared and settled largely by United Empire Loyalists on land that had formerly belonged to First Nations residents.
• settlement of niagara • united empire loyalists • butler’s rangers • mohawk valley • native canadians

Jacob Anguish
The Revolutionary War was a bloody, frightening and difficult time for the families who lived through it, as one soldier's story well illustrates.
• jacob anguish • butler's rangers • revolutionary war • american revolution • united empire loyalists

Jacob Anguish at Fort Erie
Despite having lost a leg to gangrene, this reluctant soldier of the American Revolution lived many years, leaving many United Empire Loyalist descendants around Niagara.
• jacob anguish • butler's rangers • revolutionary war • american revolution • united empire loyalists

Jacob Anguish in Prison
Jacob Anguish, a soldier in Butler's Rangers during the American Revolution, seems to have been aptly named; he lost a foot to gangrene.
• jacob anguish • butler's rangers • revolutionary war • american revolution • united empire loyalists

Life in Butler’s Rangers
Historical evidence for the rations, uniforms and living conditions of the men of Butler's Rangers during the Revolutionary War.
• lieutenant colonel john butler • butler’s rangers • mohawk valley • revolutionary war • american revolution

MARY SITTS (1772 - 1859) Canadian Pioneer
Mary Sitts was captured by Mississauga Indians during the American Revolution. She was the first white woman to live in present day Brant County. Mary is truly a Canadian pioneer.
• mary • mary sitts • canadian pioneer • pioneer • pioneers


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